The League of Canadian Poets has announced the shortlists for its 2011 Pat Lowther and Gerald Lampert Memorial Awards.

The Gerald Lampert Memorial Award recognizes the best first book of poetry published by a Canadian in the preceding year. The Pat Lowther Memorial Award is given for a book of poetry by a Canadian woman published in the preceding year. Both winners will receive a $1,000 prize.

Winners will be announced during a ceremony at the annual LCP Poetry Fest and Conference in Toronto on June 11. You can find all the details about the awards and shortlisted finalists on the League of Canadian Poets website.